EPA Presidential Exemptions and CBI

Requests, supporting materials, and internal process discussions concerning presidential exemptions from hazardous-air-pollutant standards, including confidential business information.

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Email from Marguerite McLamb at EPA on March 21, 2025, discussing the Presidential exemption under CAA Section 112(i)(4) and its implications for stationary sources. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007766
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Email from Jenny Noonan to Jan Cortelyou-Lee, Jackie Ashley, and Lauren Petuya on March 21, 2025, regarding edits to the 'Presidential Exemption Directions' document related to FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007768
1
Email correspondence from Jan Cortelyou-Lee on March 21, 2025, to multiple EPA colleagues regarding directions for Presidential Exemption submissions, including a draft document for review. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007771
1
Email correspondence dated March 21, 2025, from Robin Dunkins to Jenny Noonan, Bebhinn Do, and Jan Cortelyou-Lee discusses edits to the 'Presidential Exemption Directions' document and the need for review by the Office of General Counsel. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007778
1
Email correspondence dated March 24, 2025, among EPA officials, including Kevin Culligan and Kristen Fillio, discussing the process for collecting requests for Presidential Exemptions under CAA section 112, with a deadline of March 31, 2025. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007782–0007784
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Email correspondence from Robin Dunkins on March 24, 2025, discusses sending notifications regarding requests for exemptions from NESHAPS under Clean Air Act section 112, with a deadline of March 31, 2025. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007797–0007798
2
Email correspondence dated March 25, 2025, between EPA Senior Advisor Robin Dunkins and STERIS Vice President Whitney Tull regarding a Presidential Exemption request under CAA Section 112(i)(4), with Dunkins offering to discuss details over a call. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007808–0007810
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Email correspondence dated March 24-25, 2025, among EPA officials Robin Dunkins, Kristen Fillio, and Jenny Noonan discusses issues related to the Presidential Exemption under CAA Section 112(i)(4) and undeliverable messages. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007814–0007820
7
Email correspondence dated March 21, 2025, among EPA officials Bebhinn Do, Robin Dunkins, and Jan Cortelyou-Lee discussing the draft instructions for submitting Presidential Exemption requests, with a static copy of the directions attached. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007821–0007822
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Email from Robin Dunkins to Bebhinn Do on March 24, 2025, regarding the announcement of the process for Test 112 Presidential Exemptions, with an attached document titled 'Corn Strategy.docx'. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007829
1
Email correspondence from Robin Dunkins on March 24, 2025, to Kristen Fillio and Jenny Noonan regarding the notification process for submitting requests for exemptions from NESHAPS under Clean Air Act section 112, with a deadline of March 31, 2025. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007832–0007833
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Draft communication strategy dated March 21, 2025, outlines a streamlined process for the regulated community to request a Presidential Exemption under Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007830–0007831
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Robin Dunkins of the EPA informed recipients on March 24, 2025, about submitting requests for presidential exemptions from nine NESHAPS under Clean Air Act Section 112(i)(4), with a deadline of March 31, 2025. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007845
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Email correspondence between Khatereh Calleja of AdvaMed and Robin Dunkins of the EPA on March 25, 2025, regarding the process for submitting requests for presidential exemptions under Clean Air Act Section 112(i)(4). 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007848
1
Email correspondence between Robin Dunkins and William Nickerson on March 25, 2025, regarding the submission process for presidential exemptions under Clean Air Act Section 112(i)(4), with a deadline of March 31, 2025. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007849
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Email correspondence between Whitney Tull of STERIS and Robin Dunkins, Senior Advisor at the EPA, discussing the process for requesting a presidential exemption under CAA Section 112(i)(4) on March 25, 2025. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007850–0007852
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Email correspondence dated March 24, 2025, among EPA officials including Kristen Fillio and Jenny Noonan regarding the announcement of a mailbox for Presidential Exemption requests under section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007854–0007856
3
Email correspondence dated March 24, 2025, between EPA officials Kristen Fillio and Jenny Noonan discusses the readiness to share a notification list regarding Presidential Exemptions under the Clean Air Act with OAR leadership. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007857–0007858
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Email correspondence dated March 24, 2025, among EPA officials, including John Kennedy and Kristen Fillio, regarding the review of a notification list for industry requests for Presidential Exemptions under section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007870–0007871
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Email correspondence between Kyle Zieba and Jenny Noonan on March 24, 2025, discusses the process for submitting requests for Presidential Exemptions from nine NESHAPS under the Clean Air Act, with a deadline of March 31, 2025. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007873
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Email correspondence from Marguerite McLamb to Nicholas Swanson on March 24, 2025, discusses the process for collecting requests for Presidential Exemptions from nine NESHAPs, with attachments detailing communication strategies and directions. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007882–0007884
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Email correspondence dated March 24, 2025, among EPA officials, including Kristen Fillio and Marguerite McLamb, discusses the posting of information regarding Presidential Exemption requests under CAA section 112, with a deadline of March 31, 2025. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007885–0007887
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Email from Jenny Noonan to John Millett and Isabel Deluca on March 24, 2025, requesting feedback on attached documents related to the Section 112 Presidential Exemption and inquiring about a fact sheet released on March 12. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007908–0007909
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Email from John Millett to Laura Beck and others on March 24, 2025, discussing the communication strategy for announcing the process for Presidential Exemptions under section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007914
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Email correspondence between Lauren Petuya and Jenny Noonan on March 25, 2025, discusses the process for collecting requests for Presidential Exemptions from nine NESHAPs, with a deadline of March 31, 2025. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007918–0007919
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Email correspondence dated March 24, 2025, among EPA officials including Jenny Noonan and Korbin Smith discusses the process for collecting requests for Presidential Exemptions from nine National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007923–0007925
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Email from Jenny Noonan to Kimberly McEathron on March 25, 2025, sharing information for the weekly report on Section 112 Presidential Exemptions and related web resources. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007927
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On March 24, 2025, the EPA announced a streamlined process for the regulated community to request a Presidential Exemption under Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act, allowing exemptions from compliance with certain air pollution standards. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007928–0007930
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Email from Jenny Noonan to Kyle Zieba on March 24, 2025, outlines the process for submitting requests for Presidential Exemptions under Clean Air Act section 112, with a deadline of March 31, 2025. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007933
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Email correspondence from Kristen Fillio on March 24, 2025, discusses the announcement of industry requests for Presidential Exemptions under section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act for nine air toxics rules, with a notification list for review. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007937–0007938
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A task report from Korbin Smith regarding the Presidential Exemption communication plan, marked as completed with a due date of March 21, 2025, related to Sierra Club FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007943
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Email correspondence dated March 21, 2025, between Robin Dunkins and Aaron Szabo discusses the establishment of an email address for Presidential exemption requests under 112(i)(4) and plans for a related press release. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007960–0007962
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Email correspondence dated March 21, 2025, between EPA Senior Advisors Aaron Szabo and Robin Dunkins discusses edits to a document regarding Presidential exemption requests under Section 112(i)(4) and plans for website publication. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007970
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Email correspondence from Aaron Szabo to Robin Dunkins on March 21, 2025, discusses the establishment of an email address for Presidential exemption requests and coordination with the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards at the EPA. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007973–0007976
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Email correspondence from John Millett to Aaron Szabo and others on March 24, 2025, discusses the communication strategy for announcing the process for Presidential Exemptions under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007984–0007985
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Email correspondence dated March 24, 2025, among EPA officials including John Millett and Aaron Szabo discusses the communication strategy for announcing the process for Presidential Exemptions under section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007986–0007988
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Email correspondence from March 24, 2025, among EPA officials, including Marguerite McLamb and Aaron Szabo, discussing the communication strategy for announcing Presidential Exemptions under section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0008009–0008010
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Email correspondence dated March 24, 2025, among EPA officials, including Marguerite McLamb and Amy Branning, regarding the announcement of a potential Presidential exemption for commercial sterilizers under Section 112(i) of the Clean Air Act. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0007999–0008008
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Email correspondence dated March 24, 2025, among EPA officials, including Christina Wadlington and Molly Vaseliou, discusses OPA approval for upcoming OAR actions and the communication strategy for a Presidential Exemption under section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0008011–0008012
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Email correspondence dated March 24, 2025, among EPA officials including John Millett and Aaron Szabo discusses the communication strategy for announcing the process for Presidential Exemptions under Clean Air Act Section 112. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0008028–0008029
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Email correspondence from Stacey Garfinkle to Korbin Smith on March 25, 2025, regarding the EPA's initial steps towards facilitating Presidential exemptions from compliance with Section 112 NESHAP under the Clean Air Act. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0008036
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Email from Aaron Szabo to Nathaniel Tisa on March 11, 2025, requesting a legal analysis from the Office of General Counsel regarding the Presidential exemption under CAA 112(i)(4) for stationary sources. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0008038
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Email correspondence between Patrick Traylor of Vinson & Elkins and Abigale Tardif of the EPA on March 25, 2025, discusses the approach for submitting a request related to the Copper Smelting NESHAP and the process for obtaining a Presidential exemption. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0008048–0008051
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Email correspondence between Abigale Tardif of the EPA and Patrick Traylor of Vinson & Elkins from March 19 to March 25, 2025, discussing the Copper Smelting NESHAP and the process for submitting a Presidential exemption request. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0008054–0008056
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Malcolm Langlois of Anduril Industries requested a Presidential Exemption from the EPA regarding National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for a proposed hazardous waste incinerator in McHenry, Mississippi, citing national security needs and potential delays due to upcoming regulatory changes. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012413–0012414
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On March 31, 2025, Union Carbide Corporation submitted a request to the EPA for a two-year Presidential exemption from compliance with the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for its Hahnville, Louisiana site, citing technological unavailability and national security concerns. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012415–0012418
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On March 31, 2025, Stepan Company submitted a request to the EPA for a two-year Presidential Exemption under CAA Section 112(i)(4) for emission standards related to the HON Rule affecting its Millsdale facility in Illinois. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012453–0012455
3
On March 27, 2025, Matt Doscotch of Livallova USA, Inc. authorized Bryan Michael Allen of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to request a 2-year Presidential Exemption under Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012459
1
On March 31, 2025, Jeffrey R. Holmstead of Bracewell submitted a request to the EPA for a Presidential Exemption to extend compliance deadlines for Denka Performance Elastomer LLC's Neoprene Production Facility in LaPlace, Louisiana, citing national security concerns and challenges in meeting the HON Rule standards. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012465–0012468
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On March 31, 2025, Freeport-McMoRan Miami Inc. submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for a two-year Presidential Exemption from compliance deadlines under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for its Miami Smelter in Arizona, citing prohibitive costs and national security concerns. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012514–0012529
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On March 31, 2025, United States Steel Corporation submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee M. Zeldin for a two-year Presidential Exemption from compliance with the 2024 amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for its integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012550–0012569
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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. submitted a request on March 31, 2025, to the EPA for a two-year Presidential Exemption from compliance with the Coke Ovens Rule, citing the unavailability of necessary control technologies and national security concerns. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012579–0012585
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On March 31, 2025, Otter Tail Power Company submitted a request to EPA Administrator M. Zeldin for a two-year Presidential Exemption from compliance with the MATS RTR emissions standards for the Big Stone Plant in South Dakota. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012595–0012602
8
On March 28, 2025, SABIC Innovative Plastics Mt. Vernon, LLC requested a Presidential exemption from compliance with the New Source Performance Standards and NESHAP for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry, citing economic impacts and the need for additional time to comply. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012685–0012687
3
On March 28, 2025, Blake Pinkerton of Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. emailed the EPA's AirAction regarding a request for a Presidential Exemption under Clean Air Act Section 112(i)(4) related to compliance with the MATS Rule for the Thomas Hill Energy Center and New Madrid Power Plant. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012688–0012690
3
On March 25, 2025, J. Robert Gwynn, Executive Vice President of Greer Industries, Inc., authorized the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption for their lime plant in Riverton, West Virginia, from compliance with the Clean Air Act's Lime Rule. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012705
1
On March 26, 2025, Lhoist North America's CEO, Philip Niemann, authorized the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption from compliance with the Lime Rule for several major source lime plants. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012706
1
On March 26, 2025, Bradley D. Kohn, Vice President and Secretary of Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties, authorized the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption from compliance with the Lime Rule for their major source lime plants. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012707
1
On March 26, 2025, Paul Hogan, Chief Executive Officer of Mississippi Lime Company, authorized the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption from emissions standards for their lime plant in St. Genevieve, Missouri, under Clean Air Act Section 112. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012708
1
On March 31, 2025, Seward Generation submitted a request to President Trump for a two-year Presidential exemption from compliance with the MATS Rule, citing unavailability of technology and national security interests. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012721–0012724
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On March 28, 2025, Colver Green Energy requested a two-year Presidential exemption from compliance with the MATS Rule, citing unavailability of technology and national security interests, in a letter addressed to President Donald J. Trump. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012729–0012732
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Email from Alex Brush of Ri-Corp. Development, Inc. to the EPA's AirAction on March 28, 2025, regarding a request for a Presidential Exemption from the MATS Rule for Gilberton Power Company, with an attached document. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012733
1
On March 28, 2025, Alexander Brush, General Manager of Ri Corp. Development, Inc., submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for a Presidential exemption from the MATS Rule for the Gilberton Power Company, citing technical and financial challenges in meeting new emission standards. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012734–0012737
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On March 28, 2025, Cedric F. Green of Dominion Energy submitted a request to the EPA for a two-year Presidential Exemption under Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act for the Mt. Storm Power Station in West Virginia, citing national security concerns related to compliance with the revised fPM standard. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012743–0012748
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On March 28, 2025, Michael McCall of the Tennessee Valley Authority submitted a request to the EPA for a Presidential Exemption from the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Cumberland Fossil Plant, citing compliance challenges and the plant's planned retirement by 2028. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012762–0012765
4
On March 28, 2025, Michael McCall of the Tennessee Valley Authority submitted a request to the EPA for a Presidential Exemption from the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for its Gallatin, Shawnee, and Kingston Fossil Plants. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012757–0012761
5
On March 28, 2025, Minnkota Power Cooperative submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for a two-year Presidential Exemption from compliance with the MATS RTR emissions standards for the Milton R. Young Station, citing technological unavailability and grid reliability concerns. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012782–0012793
12
On March 28, 2025, John Oelbracht, Plant Manager of Rausch Creek Generation, LLC, submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for a presidential exemption from the MATS Rule, seeking delayed compliance until July 6, 2029, citing technical feasibility concerns. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012873–0012875
3
Email from Alan Thornton of Blue Streak Steel Corporation to the EPA's AirAction mailbox, dated March 28, 2025, requesting a two-year Presidential Exemption under Clean Air Act Section 112(i)(4) for compliance with emissions standards due to technological unavailability and national security interests. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012878–0012879
2
Email from Robert Vogel of INEOS Americas LLC to the EPA's AirAction mailbox on April 1, 2025, requesting a Presidential Exemption under section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act for the Bayport EO Plant's compliance with the Hazardous Organic NESHAP. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0012885–0012888
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On March 31, 2025, Walter Tamukong of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. submitted a request to the EPA for a two-year Presidential exemption from National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for their Indiana harbor lime manufacturing facility, citing acceptable health risks and including supporting documents. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0014843–0014844
2
Email from David K. Mohon of Southern Company to EPA's AirAction on April 1, 2025, requesting a Presidential exemption under Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act for compliance with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0014852
1
An email dated March 31, 2025, from Alexander Engel to the EPA's AirAction team requests a presidential exemption for Shieldon Industries from the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants due to technical and financial constraints. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0014863
1
On March 31, 2025, Cardinal Operating Company submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for a two-year exemption from the 2024 MATS Rule for its coal-fired units, citing the lack of available technology to meet new particulate matter limits and emphasizing the plant's critical role in national energy security. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0014896–0014898
3
On March 31, 2025, Indorama Ventures Xylenes and PTA requested a Presidential exemption from compliance obligations under the New Source Performance Standards and NESHAP for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry, citing economic and national security concerns. 2025 2025-EPA-04883
0014899–0014901
3
A letter dated September 10, 2025, from Candace Childers, Vice President of ALCON Research Ltd., requests a Presidential Exemption for Ethylene Oxide Emission Standards for Sterilization Facilities, addressed to Administrator Zeldin. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
0005576
1
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. requested a two-year Presidential exemption from compliance with the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for its facilities, citing acceptable risk assessments by the EPA, in correspondence dated September 10, 2025. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
0005587
1
Hugo Generating Station's MATS Presidential Exemption Request discusses the implications of regulatory changes on coal-based electric generation units and the potential for capacity shortfalls, citing concerns from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and referencing President Trump's National Energy Emergency declaration. 2024 2025-EPA-04883
0006061
1
Email correspondence from Bryan Michael Allen to the EPA's AirAction mailbox on March 31, 2025, requesting a two-year exemption for Trinity Sterile, Inc. from Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards under Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act. 2021 2025-EPA-04883
0005408–0005409
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M Freeport-McMoRan's request for a Presidential Exemption under Section 112(i)(4) outlines the statutory requirements and argues that compliance with the Copper Rule is not feasible due to high costs and limited technology availability. 2020 2025-EPA-04883
0005910
1
Request for Presidential exemption from compliance dates for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for lime manufacturing plants, submitted by the National Lime Association on March 12, 2025, citing technology unavailability and national security interests. 2017 2025-EPA-04883
0006048
1
EPA's interim release dated September 10, 2025, discusses Oak Grove Management's request for a two-year exemption from the MATS RTR mercury standard, citing unavailability of required technology and national security interests. 2012 2025-EPA-04883
0005926
1
Email from EPA regarding the Presidential Exemption under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act for San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc., detailing emission standards, compliance challenges, and technical feasibility issues related to mercury and particulate matter emissions. 2011 2025-EPA-04883
0025040–0025043
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